Life Vision Poland Pre-intermediate Unit Test 2 B

A Grammar: Past continuous

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 What (you / do) when I called you yesterday morning?
2 At 5 o’clock yesterday, we (wait) at the bus stop.
3 It (rain) all morning last Saturday.
4 At 7.30, my brothers (not / have) breakfast. They were sleeping.
5 Kate wasn’t at the party last night. (she / work)?
6 I (not / walk) to school at 8.30. I was already there.
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B Grammar: Past simple and past continuous

Complete the sentences with the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verb in
brackets.
1 I (have) a bath when you called me.
2 What (Ben / do) at 8 o’clock last night?
3 George and Claire (cook) dinner for their parents last night.
4 Molly (not / clear) the table after dinner. Dad wasn’t happy!
5 We (not / play) video games – we were working!
6 (you / finish) your homework last week?
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C Vocabulary: Recognizing collocations

Match the verbs with the nouns. There are two extra nouns that you do not need to use.
1 do A the cooker
2 water B all the housework
3 clear C the floor
4 make D the washing machine
5 empty E the bed
6 sweep F the table
G the shelves
H the plants
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D Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary
Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences. There are two words that
you do not need to use.

chimney heating electricity tent entrance frame rug wardrobe

1 Let’s put our by the river. That’s a nice place to sleep.

2 We can’t watch TV. There’s no in the house.
3 We never use the front to the house. We always go to the back.
4 Don’t turn on the . It’s very warm right now.
5 Stop buying clothes – your is full of clothes!
6 This floor is always cold. Let’s put a on it.
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E Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Read the sentence and choose the correct answer.
1 Piotr was when his mum showed his friends those photos. His ears were so red!
A ☐ embarrassed B ☐ frightened C ☐ disappointed

2 Beth isn’t answering my messages. I’m feeling about her now. I hope she’s OK.
A ☐ embarrassed B ☐ worried C ☐ miserable

3 I’m really happy that you and my sister so well.

A ☐ set up B ☐ go on C ☐ get on

4 Oscar’s because it’s raining, and he can’t play tennis.

A ☐ confused B ☐ frightened C ☐ fed up

5 Who’s that new boy in our class? Let’s his name.

A ☐ go on B ☐ get on C ☐ find out

6 Why don’t you that old coat? You never wear it.
A ☐ give away B ☐ set up C ☐ bring together

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F Reading: Identifying the main idea

Read the texts and choose the correct answer.

From: Jenny
To: Elizabeth

Hi there!
Are you OK for the cake sale on Saturday? If not, I’ll have to find someone else to help. Let me
know because it starts at 2 p.m. and I won’t be there until 3 p.m.

1 Why has Jenny written the email?

A ☐ To ask Elizabeth to help her at the cake sale
B ☐ To check that Elizabeth is available for the cake sale
C ☐ To tell Elizabeth what time the cake sale starts

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 UNCLE TOM’S PIES
Buy one, get one free!
Special offer 3 – 5 p.m. only
Eat in or take out

2 What is the sign telling customers?

A ☐ Two pies cost the same as one pie.
B ☐ The shop is only open for two hours.
C ☐ You can get free pies all afternoon.

Ed
I’ve gone to meet your grandparents at the station.
The living room is untidy, and there is food all over
the kitchen. Can you do something about it before
we get back? Thanks a lot.
Dad

3 What must Ed do?

A ☐ Go with his dad to get his grandparents
B ☐ Clean the flat while his dad is away
C ☐ Get things ready for dinner

Richard

Do you go camping?
I need a new tent for our first family camping holiday in Europe and I can’t decide which one to
get.
Message me if you can give me some advice!

4 Why does Richard need help?

A ☐ He doesn’t usually go on camping holidays.
B ☐ He doesn’t know where to go camping.
C ☐ He doesn’t know which tent to buy.

Hi Filip. We’re outside the

restaurant. Text if you’re going
to be late and we’ll wait for you
at the bar. If you’re not coming,
we’ll sit down and order. Ajay
5 What should Filip do?
A ☐ Let Ajay know his plans
B ☐ Wait for Ajay inside the restaurant
C ☐ Tell Ajay what time he’ll arrive

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing about the reservation I made for 22 September. I now have different
travel plans, so I am wondering if you have any rooms free on 29 September.

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 6 What is the purpose of the letter?
A ☐ To check a hotel reservation
B ☐ To make a hotel reservation
C ☐ To change a hotel reservation

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G Listening: Identifying purpose

Listen to four people talking about where they live. Match the statements below to one
of the four speakers - Speaker A, Speaker B, Speaker C and Speaker D.
1 complains about fixing things.
2 describes why they wouldn’t live somewhere.
3 recommends talking to someone who can help.
4 describes a plan to sell a house.
5 describes a situation in a house they now live in.
6 thinks they should have done things differently.
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H Speaking: Selecting vocabulary for the context

Choose the best sentences to complete the dialogue. There are two sentences you don't
need.
Teacher So, James, how can I help with your show?
Student 1

Teacher Sure. I’ll talk to her later.

Student 2

Teacher Right. I’ll ask her about that, too.

Student Thanks. 3
Teacher OK. Could you please be careful with it?
Student 4
We’ll look after it.
Teacher Is there anything else?
Student Yes. 5
Teacher Sure! Shall we do it this week?
Student 6
I’ve got exams. But we can do it next week.
Teacher That’s fine with me. I’ll see you on Monday.

A Do you mind mentioning that we’d like to use the stage?

B Would you mind helping me make a playlist for the show?
C Could you please put away the chairs after the show?
D Yes, of course.
E Would you mind asking the head teacher if we can use the school hall?
F Can you help us sell tickets on Thursday?
G No, sorry, I can’t.
H Do you think you could lend us one of the school computers?
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